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September 23, 2021

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Mercer

Man sues N.J. school district for $50M, says janitor sexually abused him for years

The victim, who is now in his 50s, claims in court papers Raymond Miller lured him out of class with ice cream and candy, assaulting him in the boys’ room and elsewhere on and off school grounds from 1977 to 1981.

By Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Bergen

House fire that killed father and son may have started in computer power strip, official says

Safwat Saad, 75, and Maged Saad, 44, were pulled from a burning home on 9th Street in North Arlington about 4:15 a.m. on Sept. 17.

By Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Weather

Flash flood watch vs. flash flood warning: Here’s the difference between these weather alerts.

The National Weather Service says all weather warnings are urgent and should be taken seriously.

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Subscriber Exclusive

Fall festivals are back in N.J. Here are 11 to check out.

As fall festival season kicks off, here are 11 taking place in New Jersey in September and October.

By Staff Reports

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Entertainment

Entertainment

‘Tiger King′ will crawl back into your living room with a Season 2 on Netflix

Netflix announced Thursday that the documentary series "Tiger King 2" will return to the streaming platform right in time for viewers caged up in anticipation of what will happen to former zoo owner Joe Exotic.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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‘Madman of salsa’ Eddie Palmieri talks power of Latin jazz before genre-bending N.J. concert

Palmieri and his big band will perform at a crossover concert called "Salsa Meets Jazz" at NJPAC this weekend

By Marty Lipp | For NJ Advance Media

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Hunterdon County Democrat

What’s happening in the Hunterdon area this weekend and beyond (Sept. 24-30)

Here's a small sample of in-person and online events taking place in the coming days.

By Patrick O'Shea | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Jets

Jets notes: Zach Wilson deals with injury, B.J. Goodson makes career decision

The New York Jets (0-2) visit the Denver Broncos (2-0) on Sunday for a Week 3 matchup.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Mets

MLB rumors: Mets’ Francisco Lindor wants new teammate Javier Baez back for 2022

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor wants the team to bring back infielder Javier Baez for the 2022 season.

By Chris Ryan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Seton Hall

Big East schedule: Seton Hall opens league play at home against conference rivals

Seton Hall opens a brutal non-conference Nov. 10 against FDU at Prudential Center and plays five NCAA Tournament teams in non-conference matchups.

By Adam Zagoria | For NJ Advance Media

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Obituaries

Alama, Lottie Z.

Loving Wife, Mother, Sister, and Grandmother Lottie Z. Alama, 98, of Nutley, passed away on September 20, 2021. A funeral mass will be held .....

Chien, Robert Chaoyuan

'Loved tinkering with cars, immersing himself in repair projects' Robert Chaoyuan Chien passed away peacefully on September 19, 2021, at Care One, East Brunswick, .....

Eisen, Margaret Ann "Peggy" (Zager)

'Fabulous' mother, grandmother, friend cherished for joie de vivre Margaret "Peggy" Ann (Zager) Eisen, 81, of Manalapan, NJ, died peacefully at her home in .....

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